Question 1

can i get pregnant or have surgery while taking warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant not advised: Warfarin is known to cause birth defects (fetal warfarin syndrome) if used in the first trimester, and neurological defects if used in the second and third trimesters.  Women on warfarin should use reliable birth control.  If someone taking warfarin wants to become pregnant, she should consult with her OB doctor before pregnancy to discuss alternate medications.

Question 2

how long should i wait to get pregnant after stopping warfarin use?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: you don't have to wait it only lasts FOR A WEAK BUT no no long term effects on baby after stopping.

Question 3

can a man still get a woman pregnant while on warfarin. ive been trying for 5 years and no baby.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Warfarin shouldn't be a problem but the reason for which you are taking the warfarin might be. Ask your doctor.

Question 4

i am on warfarin for a second uedvt. i will be on blood thinners indefinately. i want to get pregnant. what are my options?

Accepted Answer

There are: Options but its complex due to need for anticoagulants...Recommend consultation with a high risk ob/gyn.

Question 5

which type of specialist would i see if i've had 2uedvts and want to get pregnant? on warfarin for life, need prescription for heparin.

Accepted Answer

A perinatalogist. : A perinatalogist takes care of women with very high risk pregnancies which is what yours would be. You also want the doctor taking care of your warfarin involved. It would be helpful to do a consult visit with a perinatalogist prior to pregnancy to make sure you are informed of the risks and have a plan in place for when you get pregnant. Good luck.

Question 6

could i stop warfarin for 2 weeks each cycle when ttc and start lmwh if i get pregnant? surely a dvt couldn't form again in such a short time?

Accepted Answer

Talk with OB: I am familiar with your story from prior posts.  I think that this is not ideal to only take your anticoagulant on an intermittent basis.  Given our concerns about warfarin in early pregnancy, . As i stated before, this should be discussed with a high risk OB doctor (called mfm).

Question 7

warfarin is teratogenic to a fetus. so why would my thrombosis specialist tell me to switch to lmwh only when i get pregnant and not before? confused!

Accepted Answer

Teratogenic to fetus: If you get pregnant, you should switch to lmwh -the moment you know you are prgnant, as you don't want the Coumadin (warfarin) to harm the baby. However if you are not pregnant- you should be fine with coumadin (warfarin). Many times, eventhough you try to get pregnant, nobody knows when or whether you are going to be pregnant, could be months, a year etc. Lmwh is injection, expensive, other side effect~long use of lmwh.

Question 8

my thrombosis specialist is having me switch from warfarin to lmwh as soon as i get a positive pregnancy test. at 4 weeks, is this ok?

Accepted Answer

No, not okay: You should not be on Coumadin / warfarin at any point in preganncy.  It is known to be teratogenic in the first trimester and cause, for example, problems related to limb formation.  I would recommend that you schedule a visit with a high-risk OB (called mfm) to discuss transitioning you to lmwh now and to also discuss proper dosing based on your risk factors.

Question 9

i have a coagulation defect that caused dvt. after using coumadin, (warfarin) could i get pregnant without complications?

Accepted Answer

Coumadin (warfarin): If you are no longer using coumadin, (warfarin) then you should not any trouble with Coumadin (warfarin) related birth defects. I would recommend not to try to get pregnant until Coumadin (warfarin) has been discontinued. Be aware that pregnancy itself increases your risk of blood clots and if you already have a clotting disorder you should discuss with you doctor regarding your wishes to get pregnant.

Question 10

i have a coagulation defect that caused dvt. after coumadin (warfarin) therapy, will there be any complications if i get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Requires extra care!: You are probably referring to a "thrombophilia" - a condition which makes a person more likely to form blood clots in the veins of the legs or pelvis. These can break free and travel to the lungs where they are potentially lethal. Women who have thrombophilias can have healthy pregnancies, but require special care. You may need to use Heparin during pregnancy and will need a hematologist's care!

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Can I get pregnant or have surgery while taking warfarin

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Can a man still get a woman pregnant while on warfarin. ive been trying for 5 years and no baby.

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I am on warfarin for a second uedvt. i will be on blood thinners indefinately. i want to get pregnant. what are my options?

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Which type of specialist would i see if i've had 2uedvts and want to get pregnant? on warfarin for life, need prescription for heparin.

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Could i stop warfarin for 2 weeks each cycle when ttc and start lmwh if i get pregnant? surely a dvt couldn't form again in such a short time?

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Warfarin is teratogenic to a fetus. so why would my thrombosis specialist tell me to switch to lmwh only when i get pregnant and not before? confused!

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My thrombosis specialist is having me switch from warfarin to lmwh as soon as i get a positive pregnancy test. at 4 weeks, is this ok?

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I have a coagulation defect that caused dvt. after using coumadin, (warfarin) could i get pregnant without complications?

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I have a coagulation defect that caused dvt. after coumadin (warfarin) therapy, will there be any complications if i get pregnant?

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